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Meaning of discordant in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪsˈkɔrd(ə)nt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    discordant

    Definitions

    1. lacking in harmony

    Synonyms

    • inharmonious
    • unharmonious
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    discordant

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French descordant, present participle of descorder (see discord)

    Definitions

    1. not in agreement or harmony

    Examples

    • « views discordant with present-day ideas »

    Synonyms

    • at variance(p)
    • discrepant
    • dissentious
    • divisive
    • factious

    Antonyms

    • accordant

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